3-Day (Private) Explorer Irrawaddy Dolphins & Cooperative Fishing Communities
3 days
About this activity
Itinerary
Day 1: Visit hat making village, learn about cooperative fishing & dolphin conservation, lunch in a village, overnight in tents
Stop At: Ayeyarwady River, Myanmar
Travel from Mandalay to Myit Kyan Gyi Village, stopping along the way at the hat making village and another community for lunch. Look for dolphins along the way.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch: Local food hosted by a fishing community (vegetarian options available / please inform us of any dietary restrictions)
• Dinner: Local food hosted by a fishing community (vegetarian options available / please inform us of any dietary restrictions)
Accommodation included: Overnight in deluxe tent (hosted by the community)
Day 2: Visit Htone Gyi Market, Learn how to make pottery, look for dolphins, overnight in deluxe tents
Stop At: Ayeyarwady River, Myanmar
Dolphin watching
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Local food hosted by a fishing community (vegetarian options available / please inform us of any dietary restrictions)
• Lunch: Local food hosted by a community (vegetarian options available / please inform us of any dietary restrictions)
• Dinner: Local food hosted by a fishing community (vegetarian options available / please inform us of any dietary restrictions)
Accommodation included: Overnight in deluxe tent (hosted by the community)
Day 3: Early morning dolphin watching, learn how to throw a cast net, visit She Ma Ga Sacred Forest Monastery, visit Mingun
Stop At: Mingun Pahtodawgyi, Mingun Myanmar
Visit Mingun Pagoda before returning to Mandalay.
Duration: 45 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Local food hosted by the community (vegetarian options available / please inform us of any dietary restrictions)
• Dinner: Local food hosted by a fishing community (vegetarian options available / please inform us of any dietary restrictions)
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: Visit hat making village, learn about cooperative fishing & dolphin conservation, lunch in a village, overnight in tents
Stop At: Ayeyarwady River, Myanmar
Travel from Mandalay to Myit Kyan Gyi Village, stopping along the way at the hat making village and another community for lunch. Look for dolphins along the way.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch: Local food hosted by a fishing community (vegetarian options available / please inform us of any dietary restrictions)
• Dinner: Local food hosted by a fishing community (vegetarian options available / please inform us of any dietary restrictions)
Accommodation included: Overnight in deluxe tent (hosted by the community)
Day 2: Visit Htone Gyi Market, Learn how to make pottery, look for dolphins, overnight in deluxe tents
Stop At: Ayeyarwady River, Myanmar
Dolphin watching
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Local food hosted by a fishing community (vegetarian options available / please inform us of any dietary restrictions)
• Lunch: Local food hosted by a community (vegetarian options available / please inform us of any dietary restrictions)
• Dinner: Local food hosted by a fishing community (vegetarian options available / please inform us of any dietary restrictions)
Accommodation included: Overnight in deluxe tent (hosted by the community)
Day 3: Early morning dolphin watching, learn how to throw a cast net, visit She Ma Ga Sacred Forest Monastery, visit Mingun
Stop At: Mingun Pahtodawgyi, Mingun Myanmar
Visit Mingun Pagoda before returning to Mandalay.
Duration: 45 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Local food hosted by the community (vegetarian options available / please inform us of any dietary restrictions)
• Dinner: Local food hosted by a fishing community (vegetarian options available / please inform us of any dietary restrictions)
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- 2x Breakfast
- 3x Dinner
- 2x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 2 nights
- 2 nights accommodation in deluxe tent
- Dolphin conservation fund ($12)
- Fishermen’s boats to see dolphins & cooperative fishing demonstration
- Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off
- Carbon offset for transport fuel ($3)
- Mingun Entrance Fee
- Roundtrip on the Living Irrawaddy Boat
- TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
- Tour guide (English speaking)
- Water, tea and fruit on the boat (no disposable water bottles available, refillable only)
- Entry/Admission - Mingun Pahtodawgyi
Not included
- Drinks (soda, beer, wine) – available on the boat for extra charge
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Infants must sit on laps
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not wheelchair accessible
- A minimum of 2 people per trip is required, maximum 6 people per trip
- Shirt that covers your shoulders (for sun & temples)
- Camera, binoculars
- Toiletries
- Light jacket
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult (Add $125 for accompanying children ages 6-12. Infants 0-5 free of charge)
- Hat and sunscreen
- Money for handicrafts, drinks and tips
- What to Bring
- Swim suit
- Change of clothes
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
80%
Cultural
60%
Original
55%
Aquatic
30%
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